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"It was a cold wintry day when I brought my children to live in rural West Virginia. The farmhouse was one hundred years old, there was already snow on the ground, and the heat was sparse-—as was the insulation. The floors weren’t even, either. My then-twelve-year-old son walked in the door and said, “You’ve brought us to this slanted little house to die." Keep reading our story....

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• Years ago I purchased what they called a Victoria Strainer. I love that thing! It looks exactly like your picture. It's great doing applesauce. Enjoy your berries!!
  starmartin on A Bucket of Berries
• Suzanne, I just finished, rather inhaled your book. I loved, loved, loved it and felt cheated when I realized it was the end. I smiled when reading about the RWA conference when you brought your Mom and Morgan was a baby. I remember you introducing them to Nora Roberts and you gave her one of Morgan's business cards! We were in the hotel lobby and everyone was in love with Morgan. And I remember the wine and jalapeno diet! LOL Terry
  Jalapino on Coming in Paperback!
• Such a pretty kitty cat. He knew where to come get a great home. Fresh cows milk, animal cookies, warm beds, friendly animals.etc.... Congratulations to Weston, be Careful and have a GREAT TIME.
  holstein woman on Unexpected Addition
• I don't know how the kitten found its way to my farm. Being dropped off is likely, sadly. I also wish people didn't do that! But since there he is, I can't turn my back on him.
  Suzanne McMinn on Unexpected Addition
• Sorry, but I must chastize poeple who think that "dropping off" a cat or a dog "in the country" ensures their continued well-being. Hope this is not how your newest little fellow "found" his way to you. I live on a little crossroad between two highways and it is so convenient for irresponsible people to DUMP pups and kittens and then roar off. This is how we "acquired" all of our farm animals/pets! Please people...THINK...doggies and cats want a "forever" home and if you can't or won't provide that...don't even think about bringing them into your home ~ walk away.
  emmachisett on Unexpected Addition
• Oh my goodness what a little cutie. Looks a lot like our Charlie when he was a baby.
  VictorianGirl on Unexpected Addition
• What a cute fur-baby!! IMO, I think an appropriate name would be ... Lucky. Either it was dropped near your home, or it really did rain kittens ~ This is the same way I acquired a kitten, when I lived in western N.Y. in the country. That one turned out to be a great companion & a very well behaved pet.
  nanaK on Unexpected Addition
• Have a safe trip! I know you're looking forward to seeing Weston!
  wkyangel on Unexpected Addition
• Congrats Weston!!!
  cindyinohio on Unexpected Addition
• THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. The winner, drawn by random comment number, is #30, wormlady. Please email me at CITRcontact@yahoo.com with your full name and address!
  Suzanne McMinn on Famous Baby
• I think your philosophy is pretty sound. I have enjoyed reading about your kids over the years. I would love a copy of this book.
  burrhippie on Famous Baby

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